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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Impala 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Front Fender Liner Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 738910 Size: SH
  1. Drill out the plastic rivets from the front fascia extension corner to front fender liner, if equipped.

    2. Object Number: 456724 Size: SH
  2. Remove the screws from the front fender liner at the front bumper fascia.

    3. Object Number: 456721 Size: SH
  3. Remove the nut from the stud at the rear of the front fender liner.

    4. Object Number: 456723 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolt from the front tab of the front fender liner at the lower engine compartment side rail.

    5. Object Number: 739317 Size: SH
  5. Remove the screws from the front fender liner.
  6. Drill out the plastic rivet from the front rocker panel to front fender liner, if equipped.
  7. Remove the front fender liner.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 456721 Size: SH
  1. Position the fender liner to the fender, over the stud and behind the rocker molding.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the nut to the stud at the rear of the front fender liner.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front fender liner stud nut to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 456724 Size: SH
  3. Install the screws to the front fender liner at the front bumper fascia.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the front fender liner to front bumper fascia screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 739317 Size: SH
  4. Install the screws to the front fender liner.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the front fender liner screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Using a new plastic rivet, install the plastic rivet to the rocker panel and front fender liner, if equipped.

    6. Object Number: 456723 Size: SH
  6. Install the bolt to the front tab of the front fender liner at the lower engine compartment side rail.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the front fender liner to rear of fender bolt to 7 N·m (61 lb in).


    Object Number: 738910 Size: SH
  7. Using new plastic rivets, install the plastic rivets to the front fascia extension corner and front fender liner.